Dr. James D Briggs MD
Urologist
215 Blount Memorial Hospital Cancer Center Maryville TN, 37804About
Dr. James Briggs is a urologist practicing in Maryville, TN. Dr. Briggs specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1986
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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